CD Player Installation
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CD Player Installation
hey waazzap all:
i got a 98 c280 (bose system with 8 speakers AM/FM/Cassette) and i am thinking about getting something to play CDs in the car.
1) CD Changer or Headunit ?
2) Approximate cost?
thanks for the help
i got a 98 c280 (bose system with 8 speakers AM/FM/Cassette) and i am thinking about getting something to play CDs in the car.
1) CD Changer or Headunit ?
2) Approximate cost?
thanks for the help
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Why does everybody bash the Bose system???
anyways ricerokets4life, if you're looking for a way to play cd's i'd recommend the 6 disc changer from mercedes it'll probably run you under 300 from ebay, either that or buy a 300 dollar 6 disc changer from alpine that plays mp3s also, or buy a cdplayer headunit.. i personally prefer having a changer..
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If you don't mind a little work, you can opt for an aftermarket head unit and install it yourself, cause most places won't do it. If you don't mind the stock system, I would opt for the CD changer. Better yet, for convenience, since you have a 98 model and it probably has audio 10 in it, go for a German spec Audio 10 with the in dash CD player and then get a fiber optic changer too.
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i just bought an alpine chm-s620 off ebay for 100$ you can prob get it cheaper.
and a Peripheral MBZIL Alpine CD interface of the web for 69$ ive seen them sell on ebay for around 40$ but i dident want to wait.
works great using the OEM stereo.. and the best part is i just dropped the changer in the medical kit box fits perfect. ran the wire through the back and pulled it through a hole in the trunk that was already there.
the changer fits perfectly in there dosent even slide around.
and a Peripheral MBZIL Alpine CD interface of the web for 69$ ive seen them sell on ebay for around 40$ but i dident want to wait.
works great using the OEM stereo.. and the best part is i just dropped the changer in the medical kit box fits perfect. ran the wire through the back and pulled it through a hole in the trunk that was already there.
the changer fits perfectly in there dosent even slide around.
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Originally posted by babyjohnny
the best part is i just dropped the changer in the medical kit box fits perfect. ran the wire through the back and pulled it through a hole in the trunk that was already there.
the changer fits perfectly in there dosent even slide around.
the best part is i just dropped the changer in the medical kit box fits perfect. ran the wire through the back and pulled it through a hole in the trunk that was already there.
the changer fits perfectly in there dosent even slide around.
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really ? damn ...
thanks ill plan on moving it then..
man now im gonna lose my cool little place for my cleaning supply storage ...
well is mounting it underneath the back shelf in the trunk ok ?
thanks ill plan on moving it then..
man now im gonna lose my cool little place for my cleaning supply storage ...
well is mounting it underneath the back shelf in the trunk ok ?
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u can get this in dash cd player for ue C280, Mercedes OEM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2431347896
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2431347896
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so im confused, this isnt exactly OEM but is it worth it?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=39747
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=39747
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isn't the installation for the cd changer easier than the headunit though? im lazy and never worked with car electronics before so i dont want to take any risks. plus, im cheap so going to a car audio store is a last resort.
so i narrowed the cd changer selections to the following:
1) Alpine CHM-S630 (i need an adapter and a bracket right?)
2) MBenz OEM
so i narrowed the cd changer selections to the following:
1) Alpine CHM-S630 (i need an adapter and a bracket right?)
2) MBenz OEM
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Originally posted by ricerokets4life
isn't the installation for the cd changer easier than the headunit though? im lazy and never worked with car electronics before so i dont want to take any risks. plus, im cheap so going to a car audio store is a last resort.
so i narrowed the cd changer selections to the following:
1) Alpine CHM-S630 (i need an adapter and a bracket right?)
2) MBenz OEM
isn't the installation for the cd changer easier than the headunit though? im lazy and never worked with car electronics before so i dont want to take any risks. plus, im cheap so going to a car audio store is a last resort.
so i narrowed the cd changer selections to the following:
1) Alpine CHM-S630 (i need an adapter and a bracket right?)
2) MBenz OEM
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The factory mounts CD changers both under the rear shelf and also behind the wheel well in the depression next to the trunk floor. That's where I added my factory changer, I didn't even bother with the bracket down there, I simply wrapped it with some padding and plugged it in - works perfect. BTW I got it on ebay.
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since the main reason why i posted to get the cd changer was to keep your car OEM, i believe it would be even better to get one of Scorchie's OEM in dash cd players because if you do end up selling the car, the "aftermarket" head unit would not depreciate the value of the vehicle. so go with scorchie's head unit.
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Originally posted by tp
i say get the in dash cd player
i say get the in dash cd player
tp was trying to sell his cd player. I was in the run for that but it went to high. You lucked out tp- that was the first time I saw a merc cd player go for that much on ebay. must be a good salesman
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Originally posted by ricerokets4life
hmm, i heard from several people that the Alpine CD changer comes with a bracket. is this true?
hmm, i heard from several people that the Alpine CD changer comes with a bracket. is this true?
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